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The 5 Most Difficult English Sounds (and How to Finally Master Them)


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Why is English pronunciation so confusing? In this episode, Gabby Wallace breaks down the five hardest English sounds—and shows you how to fix them with simple, effective practice techniques. From the tricky TH to the mysterious schwa, you’ll learn how to make these sounds clearly and confidently, plus how to avoid the most common mistakes learners make.

Gabby also shares the correct pronunciation of 13 everyday words that English learners often say wrong (like comfortable, vegetable, and Wednesday), and explains how to train your ear and mouth to sound more natural.

You’ll learn:

  • The two TH sounds and how to pronounce them correctly

  • What “R-colored vowels” are and why they’re essential for fluency

  • The secret behind the most common English vowel sound: the schwa

  • How to handle consonant clusters like “str” in street or “fr” in friend

  • How long and short vowels completely change meaning in words like lick vs. like

  • 13 words that most English learners mispronounce—and how to fix them today

Listen if you want to:

  • Improve your pronunciation and sound more confident

  • Be understood faster in conversations

  • Understand why English spelling and sounds don’t always match

  • Learn to love your accent while polishing your clarity

Resources mentioned:

  • Download Gabby’s English Fluency Formula ebook: GoNaturalEnglish.com/ebook

Next episode: 8 Ways to Sound More American — how to polish your pronunciation and rhythm for natural-sounding American English. https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/8-ways-to-speak-with-a-north-american-accent/

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